Anyone use a .357sig?

[keith44spl]

Good point. When you consider hot 9MM loads like Win Ranger 127gr +P+ at 1250 FPS and Corbon DPX 115gr +P at the same, and Corbon 357 Sig 125gr at 1350 FPS there isn't much of a difference. The 357 Sig has more muzzle energy. But the name of the game is penetration.

The above is probably the reason I sold my 357 Sig.

We were doing some range work to see first hand for ourselves
the penetration or lack there of with HPs re: Ranger SXT .357 Sig.

A surprising number of rounds (bullets) that were shot into
various winter weight outer garments, the material clogged the cavity and did not expand at all.

Penetrated purty good, but lacked the wound cavity of the larger caliber rounds.

I'll jest stick with what has worked in the past....Guess that's why I'm a .44/.45 kinda guy.


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[Kanewpadle]

We were doing some range work to see first hand for ourselves
the penetration or lack there of with HPs re: Ranger SXT .357 Sig.

A surprising number of rounds (bullets) that were shot into
various winter weight outer garments, the material clogged the cavity and did not expand at all.

Penetrated purty good, but lacked the wound cavity of the larger caliber rounds.

I'll jest stick with what has worked in the past....Guess that's why I'm a .44/.45 kinda guy.


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I like many others "tested" carry guns in various calibers. I spent a lot of money searching for the magic bullet even though I knew it didn't exist.

I started with a 1911 and worked backwards. Then I came full circle back to the 1911.

I realize the 45 ACP isn't magical. But I simply shoot the 1911 better than any other handgun I've ever owned. And I've owned many.

 

[Tupperware]

I have a G33. Run a magazine through it and you have used all the fun there is........

+1
The report, muzzle flash and recoil from the hotter .357sig cartridges is tremendous. I have witnessed very experienced shooters develop a flinch with this combination in the first magazine.

 

[Kanewpadle]

+1
The report, muzzle flash and recoil from the hotter .357sig cartridges is tremendous. I have witnessed very experienced shooters develop a flinch with this combination in the first magazine.

Yup, I ran some Double Tap 357 Sig through my M&P compact and it definitely got my attention. Rated at 1600 FPS, the recoil and report was something to experience let me tell you.

 

[Springfeildkid585]

Yup, I ran some Double Tap 357 Sig through my M&P compact and it definitely got my attention. Rated at 1600 FPS, the recoil and report was something to experience let me tell you.

I'm thinking a subcompact model. What is the recoil comparable to? I have shot a variety, my daily carry is a Milspec 1911 and probably the heaviest load out of a handgun I've shot was a Redhawk(6 inch barrel I believe) in .44 Magnum

 

[Kanewpadle]

I'm thinking a subcompact model. What is the recoil comparable to? I have shot a variety, my daily carry is a Milspec 1911 and probably the heaviest load out of a handgun I've shot was a Redhawk(6 inch barrel I believe) in .44 Magnum

In a M&P compact the recoil was very sharp. But the recoil didn't seem to last as long if that makes sense. Follow up shots weren't what I would call ideal.

It was fun to shoot and had a lot of attitude. But I would not carry one in anything less than a full size gun. But your experience may differ.

My hands aren't as strong as they once were. So I carry a full size gun most of the time. More to hang on to!

 

[ggp0049]

Glock 32 .357Sig to .40 barrel change over.

I own a Glock 32 .357Sig. I am waiting for a Lone Wolf Barrel M/23 40 S&W 107mm Length BLK on back order. It's a drop in for my Glock. Looking forward to shooting .40 and 357Sig from same platform. I'll let you know ASAP.

 

[Tupperware]

I'm thinking a subcompact model. What is the recoil comparable to?

IMO, the recoil is severe. Similar to a very serious load in a lightweight J-frame. By very serious, I mean recoil so hard that it unseats the bullets from the remaining unfired rounds in the cylinder.

 

[Tupperware]

My post above reminded me of another issue I had when I played around with .357sig.
I had some issues with bullets unseating, due to recoil, and some issues with bullets collapsing when they hit the feed ramp. The second issue is probably related to the first.
Both issues occurred with CCI Blazer ammo. Perhaps the aluminum cases don't have the necessary neck tension or surface area to hold the 9mm bullets securely?
I am not a fan of .357sig, but I must also admit that I am not particularly fond of heavy recoil. I load almost all my ammo to the soft side, looking for accuracy over velocity. Almost everything I load has the necessary energy to penetrate a sheet of paper stapled to a piece of cardboard I will typically move "up" to a larger caliber rather than load something hotter.

 

[RevolverMucho]

My post above reminded me of another issue I had when I played around with .357sig.
I had some issues with bullets unseating, due to recoil, and some issues with bullets collapsing when they hit the feed ramp. The second issue is probably related to the first.
Both issues occurred with CCI Blazer ammo. Perhaps the aluminum cases don't have the necessary neck tension or surface area to hold the 9mm bullets securely?

I've never shot Blazer .357 SIG ammo, but I have fired many thousands of rounds of brass cased .357 SIG. I've never had an issue, and everyone else at the range always comes over and asks what the heck I'm shooting that's so loud. It's a great round, expensive but so is human life.

 

[desmondj]

Try gold dot...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5FOFnJVS0E&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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[szuppo]

I carry it in a 229. I also have 9mm & 40 barrels that I use for the same gun. Great round.

 

[Wyo]

But the name of the game is penetration.

I have a Glock 32 and a 357 SIG barrel in a Glock 22. For sheer penetration (and I'm not talking about expansion or even overall effectiveness - just penetration) it beats everything I've ever used. Tried it out on some 12-ply "bulletproof" glass once, along with 45 ACP ball, 44 Mag hard SWC, 357 mag., 9mm Luger and a few others. Also 5.56 NATO. The rifle round whistled right through but none of the handguns, except the SIG round, even came close. With 125 gr. Win. ball practice ammo the SIG would go through about 3/4 of the time. Penetration far exceeded that of any other pistol round we tried. It wasn't scientific, but it sure was impressive!